Chef/Cook

Chef/Cook– Seed Room @ Horticentre, Wakefield ( daytime hours) £13 per hour

PLEASE NOTE:

This role will suit a chef looking for a challenge but a better work life balance.

The hours of work for this role are daytime hours, generally 8.30am-5.30pm. There are no split shifts and at present no evenings planned.

This vacancy is with an immediate start

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team and assist the Head Chef with the day to day running of the kitchen.

The position will be five days a week, including Bank Holidays and at least one day of the weekend, working approximately 40 hours per week.

All candidates should be friendly, reliable, hard working, self motivated and have a sense of humour.

The main duties of the role include:-

· Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies

· Prepare food for service

· Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

· Ensure appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen

· Answer, report and follow the Head Chef’s instructions

· Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and on time

· Stock control

·Skills/ Experience required for the role:-

· Previous experience working in a kitchen providing meals for large numbers

· Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

· Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

· Familiar with industry’s best practices

· Knowledge of HACCP

Benefits

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Career progression

· Staff discount after probationary period

· 28 days holiday per year inclusive of bank/public holidays

· Inclusion in the staff pension scheme

Inclusion in the Perkbox scheme

*Please apply with CV and covering letter*

Please note an interview would be after 4pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person